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Calcium Deficiency Risk Screener Calcium Deficiency Risk Screener

Growing bones need calcium. Understanding whether your child may be at risk of calcium deficiency can help you take timely action. Growing bones need calcium.
Understanding whether your child may be at risk of calcium deficiency can help you take timely action.

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How it works How it works

A simple 3-step process to assess your child’s calcium deficiency risk. A simple 3-step process to assess your child’s calcium deficiency risk.

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    YOUR SCORE

    0 out of 18

    Your child might be at

    of calcium deficiency

    We recommend consulting a doctor for further evaluation and confirmation.

    Always consult your doctor if you have any health-related concerns or need more information.

    Score Interpretation Table:

    Total score0–8

    Result

    Might be at low risk of calcium deficiency

    Total score9–13

    Result

    Might be at moderate risk of calcium deficiency

    Total score14–18

    Result

    Might be at high risk of calcium deficiency

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    References

    1. Adapted from FSSAI; RDA for Indians-ICMR-NIN, 2020 Annexure I
    2. International Osteoporosis Foundation. Calcium rich food list [Internet]. Nyon: International Osteoporosis Foundation; 2021 [cited 2026 Sep 14]. Available from: https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/educational-hub/files/calcium-rich-food-list
    3. Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017. Hyderabad: National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research; 2017.
    4. National Institute of Nutrition. Dietary guidelines for Indians, 2024. Hyderabad: National Institute of Nutrition; 2024 [cited 2026 Sep 11]. Available from: https://nin.res.in/dietaryguidelines/pdfjs/locale/DGI_2024.pdf
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    6. Julián-Almárcegui C, Gómez-Cabello A, Huybrechts I, González-Agüero A, Kaufman JM, Casajus JA, Vicente-Rodríguez G. Combined effects of interaction between physical activity and nutrition on bone health in children and adolescents: a systematic review. Nutrition reviews. 2015 Mar 1;73(3):127-39.
    7. Iuliano-Burns S, Saxon L, Naughton G, Gibbons K, Bass SL. Regional specificity of exercise and calcium during skeletal growth in girls: a randomized controlled trial. J Bone Miner Res. 2003;18(1):156-162.
    8. Sasidharan Pillai S, Topor LS. Symptomatic Hypocalcemia due to Nutritional Vitamin D Deficiency in Three Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2023;2023(1):3588196.
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    *This questionnaire is a screening tool only and does not diagnose calcium deficiency clinically. It only serves to screen children who may be at risk, based on dietary, sun exposure, and daily activity patterns – based solely on information given by the caregivers/parents/assessment takers.

    *Seek appropriate medical advice and clinical evaluation from healthcare professionals for any health-related concerns or additional information . This tool is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis.

    *Recommendation is based on your information and the Recommended Dietary Allowance as per Summary of RDA for Indians-ICMR-NIN, 2020

    *A "moderate" or "high risk" result does not confirm a deficiency. It is recommended that appropriate laboratory tests (such as serum calcium, vitamin D, or other markers as advised by a physician) be conducted to confirm the child's calcium/vitamin D status before any intervention is planned.

    * This information is for general awareness and does not replace medical advice. Always consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.